Wellston’s James wins contest

Perseverance is key with Wellston high schooler Kaden James. The sophomore placed first this year in the Intermediate AFR/OFU division at the American Farmers and Ranchers (AFR) State Speech Contest held in Stillwater on Dec. 2.

Two die in crash south of Stroud

A tire blow out on SH 99 south of Stroud in Lincoln County reportedly caused a pickup to go out of control and crash, leading to the death of the driver and his passenger.

Area school board candidate filings

Candidates for Boards of Education in Lincoln and Pottawatomie Counties filed Declaration of Candidacies last week. In Lincoln County, those who filed for seats include: Agra, Office No. 4, Trenton Herrmann, wins unopposed. Carney, Office No. 4, Charles Wright, JaNetta Milburn-Barr, Ramona Perry.

Hearing continued

A pre-preliminary hearing has been continued again for a Carney man who was arrested following a pursuit and charged with two felonies.

Suspect in high speed chase to go to trial

A driver facing four charges after he reportedly led Stroud police on a high speed pursuit and was arrested has been bound over to stand trial. Dustin Don Secrest, 41, of Coweta, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court March 10 this year with two felonies and two misdemeanors.

No-show for bench trial

A defendant who waived a jury trial and asked for a bench trial instead failed to appear and a $50,000 bench warrant has been issued for his arrest. Joshua Wade Pleasant, 34, Shawnee, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug.

Highway work

Drivers on Rt. 66 and Highway 18 may face some delays in the future, though once done, the roads will be safer and easier to drive, according to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). Tentatively scheduled for completion around Spring 2025, an 11-mile stretch of Rt.

Rotarians of the Month announced

Erika Russell and Calista Schardt have been selected as Rotarians of the Month for the month of December. Russell is the daughter of Brad and Angie Russell and has four older brothers as well as an older sister. She plans to attend UCO after graduation to pursue a bachelor’s in Biology.

Mrs. Telford receives Governor’s Award

There aren’t too many Chandler graduates who didn’t have Mrs. Jana Telford at some point, whether it was a music program in elementary school or helping with honor choir auditions in junior high and high school.

Democrats meet

The next meeting of the Lincoln County Democratic Party will be Thursday December 14 at Destinations Restaurant in Chandler. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.with dinner and conversation at 6 p.m. For more information call Tony Perna at 918-968-5033.